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How to get fromKo Pha Ngan to Penangby plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Pha Ngan to Penang by plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane USM - PEN
    6h 55m
    RM 663–1,367

  2. Ferry, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Train Stationferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    13h 42m
    RM 95–341

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Hat Yai Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    13h 30m
    RM 269–279

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer - Hat Yai Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    15h 23m
    RM 270

  5. Bus, Minivan, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Surathanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    15h 39m
    RM 109–134

Ko Pha Ngan to Penang by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

Bangkok Airways, Firefly, and five other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai in around 13h 30m.

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